Group Workshops
Outpatient group therapy is a treatment modality in which members meet together in a group for a dedicated time period, and connect around a shared topic, experience, stressor or acquisition of a desired skill. Some groups may be structured by topic and include formal learning of skills or practice with the goal of achieving enhanced mental, emotional, and/or physical well-being. Other groups may be less structured and more supportive and interpersonal in nature. Please Note: the majority of groups are held IN-PERSON. Hybrid/virtual options may be available (please inquire).
Intensive Programs & Workshops
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Our expert staff will be leading a complimentary 60-minute monthly webinar series for our community and colleagues
September 10th at 6pm
Dr. Kristin Rajala
Seasons of Change: Using Evidence-Based Strategies to Move Smoothly from Summer to Fall
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October - From Thinking to Feeling: A Somatic Approach to Healing with Ashley Sazama, LICSW
November - Cookies, Comfort, and Confidence - Take the Stress Out of Food with Rebecca Toutant, RD
December - Holiday Calm Amid Chaos: The Gift of Self-Care with Sara Skonieczny, LICSW
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ENROLLMENT OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2026 FOR: JUNE 2026 INTENSIVE
Join us for our annual week-long intensive introduction to the core DBT skills!
▸ Lovingly referred to as “Goat Week,” this immersive experience is available to teens and young adults (ages 14-19) looking to build skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
▸ Participants will cover all of the skills and activities of our 24-week outpatient DBT group program in 1 week, with an emphasis on experiential (activity-based) learning.Included Offerings:
▸ Animal-assisted group therapy with Positively Goats
▸ Yoga and mindfulness groups with a certified instructor
▸ Mindfulness activities in MA Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
▸ Food and beverage catered dailyIntensive Details:
▸ June 29 - July 3rd, 2026
▸ Teens and young adults; ages 14-19
▸ Privately owned farm in South Natick▸ Cost - $250 intake, $3950 for 5-Day Intensive
NOTE: Full Scholarship Application Available, as well as sliding scale opportunity. For eligibility: email Admin@BirchHillBH.com
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ENROLLMENT OPENS MARCH 1, 2026 FOR: AUGUST 2026 INTENSIVE
▸ This group aims to support college-aged students (incoming or returning) in the development of the necessary skills for managing the stressors associated with both being a student and in adjusting to the college environment. Members will leave this group with concrete skills that set them up for personal, social/relational, and academic well-being.
▸ This intensive 12 hour group program over 4 days will include cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavior (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment (ACT) skills-foundations with experiential (activity-based) practice.
▸ The 60-minute Intake session will assess fit for the group, and assist members in developing their individualized goals for the program and their school year.Included Offerings:
▸ Experiential and Interactive activity-based learning
▸ Skills workbook provided + Tailored goals/planning at Intake session
▸ Breakfast and beverages catered dailyIntensive Details:
▸ August 10 - August 13, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm)
▸ Incoming or returning college students
▸ Birch Hill Behavioral Health group room & outdoor area